We are delighted to invite Ian from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, who will be talking about the FREE Home Safety Check offered by the Devon and Somerset Fire Services, who can access this service and what it…
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COVID-19 Restrictions
On 22 February 2021 the Government announced a Road Map for the easing of restrictions. Step One is as follows: Apology: The wrong date was published in our large print newsletter for Step One B. This was corrected with a…
Latest Newsletter Spring 2021 Available Now!
With excellent progress being made with the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme and the announcement of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions over the coming months…there is a light at the end of the tunnel for us all. Nothing stands still at Devon…
Launching a New Sight and Sound Technology Partnership
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we have set up a unique partnership arrangement with the UK’s leading provider of equipment, software and services for the blind and visually impaired. Sight and Sound Technology has a Technical Support Team who…
Carers Rights Day
Devon Carers are holding a Carers Rights Day Thursday 26th November 2020 Whether you are a new carer or have been caring for a while, Devon Carers believe it is important that you are aware of your rights and can…
Devon in Sight launches its first telephone based ‘Sight Loss Speaker Event’
From November 2020 we are launching a new telephone based service where you can hear speakers from across the sight loss sector from the comfort of your own home. Calls are hosted by one of our Community Support Workers. You…
Devon in Sight is pleased to announce the release of its latest Update.
Despite the COVID-19 lockdown we are pleased to announce the release of our latest news update. Chief Executive Officer Grahame Flynn says, “Keep Calm and Carry on.” The update is usual mix of news and articles but it also includes…
Changes to Devon in Sight Opening Hours
Due to COVID-19 restrictions Devon in Sight’s head office remains closed to visitors but the staff team are still here to support people who are blind or partially sighted in Devon. In common with many charities we have had to…
Waitrose Sidmouth Supports Devon in Sight
Every month, each Waitrose store donates a share of £1,000 between three local causes. We were delighted to have been chosen as one of Waitrose & Partners Community Matters Charities for May 2020 at the Sidmouth Branch. On Tuesday 4th…
Smoking and COVID-19
Today is the Day, If you smoke, now is the time to quit! If you smoke, quitting will always the best thing you can do to improve your health. However, as the World Health Organization, UK Government, Public Health England…